Here's to the Young Lady (1949)

In the bustling heart of Tokyo, Keizo Ishizu (Shuji Sano), a pragmatic car shop owner, crosses paths with Yasuko Ikeda (Setsuko Hara), a woman of refined pedigree, hailing from a former aristocratic family. This unexpected meeting, orchestrated by Mr. Sato (Takeshi Sakamoto), a loyal customer, sparks a unique romance that begins to bloom amidst the ballet's elegance and the electrifying energy of a boxing match. However, their budding relationship is soon shadowed by encroaching doubts, a subtle play of their contrasting social status. As they navigate through the ups and downs, their love story becomes a delicate dance of on-again, off-again, with a question mark lingering until the final act. Parallelly, Keizo's younger brother, Goro (Keiji Sada), embarks on his own journey of love. Although not bound by blood, Goro shares a deep bond with Keizo, having been nurtured and raised by him after losing his parents in the war's ruthless wake. Despite their complex dynamic, Goro's courtship unfolds with surprising ease, contrasting starkly against the tumultuous love story of Keizo and Yasuko. Here's to the Young Lady (1949) is an intricate tapestry of love, societal norms, and familial bonds, where the lines of love and duty blur, and life's unpredictable paths are traversed with hope and resilience.

Here's to the Young Lady is a comedy movie featuring Shūji Sano and directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.

Here's to the Young Lady is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.